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infection in German

infection in German is Infektion, Ansteckung — infection means an illness caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other germs entering the body.

infection in German

Infektion
noun
Ansteckung
noun

What does "infection" mean?

  1. noun An illness caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other germs entering the body.
    "She was put on antibiotics to treat a chest infection."
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infection in a sentence

  • She was put on antibiotics to treat a chest infection.
  • Washing your hands regularly helps prevent infection.

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What is "infection" in German?

"infection" in German is Infektion, Ansteckung. infection means: An illness caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other germs entering the body.

How do you use "infection" in a sentence?

Example: "She was put on antibiotics to treat a chest infection." In German, "infection" is Infektion, Ansteckung.

Are there other ways to say "infection" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "infection": Infektion, Ansteckung.

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